Hello, folks,
I received several good answers to my question on aesthetics and flowers--
thanks.
One particular response from Chad Tillberg at the U. of IL was sent to me
personally and I thought I should share it. Here it is.
Ernie Rogers
Ernie,
Flower symmetry is effected by several interacting environmental and
genetic facotrs. Creating a range from perfectly to bilaterally
symmetrical flowers. Based on the environmental and genetic factors,
symmetry or lack of can be attributed to developmental instability. Thus,
how
Many wildflowers are very beautiful, meaning that they have highly developed
aesthetic values. Some of these traits, such as showy color, size, and
fragrance clearly give a flower great competitive advantage in attracting
pollinators. There are other aesthetic values-- composition and
